Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has issued a consumer alert urging residents to take steps to protect their sensitive genetic information following the bankruptcy filing of genetic testing company 23andMe. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows the company to restructure its debts while continuing operations, raises concerns that genetic data collected by the company may be transferred or sold as part of the proceedings.
23andMe, which suffered a significant data breach last year affecting over seven million users, has stated that it plans to maintain operations during the bankruptcy process. The company has assured users that they retain the option to delete their accounts and associated data. However, Attorney General Brown is advising Marylanders to consider deleting their accounts to safeguard their highly personal information.
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Consumers who wish to delete their accounts can do so by logging into their 23andMe account and accessing the account settings. Instructions for permanently deleting data can be found on the company’s support page. The Attorney General emphasized the importance of taking proactive steps to protect personal data, particularly given the sensitive nature of genetic information.
Attorney General Brown’s office issued the alert to subscribers who receive consumer protection updates. Maryland residents can subscribe to these alerts through the Attorney General’s website. As the bankruptcy proceedings unfold, consumers are encouraged to stay informed and take appropriate action to protect their data.
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The bankruptcy and potential sale of sensitive data come after the high-profile breach in 2024, which exposed genetic information, raising serious privacy concerns. With the future of 23andMe’s data assets uncertain, Attorney General Brown continues to stress the importance of safeguarding personal data by deleting accounts and associated information.
Article by multiple RFHC contributors, based upon information from the Office of the Maryland Attorney General.
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